UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): March 13, 2019
Corvus Gold Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
British Columbia, Canada | 000-55447 | 98-0668473 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
Suite 1750, 700 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | N/A |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(604) 638-3246
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On March 13, 2019, Ms. Catherine Gignac retired as Chairperson and a director of the Company. Ms. Gignac did not retire as the result of any disputes with the Company or its management on any matter related to its operations, policies or practices.
On March 13, 2019, Ron Largent was appointed as a director and Chairman of the Company.
Mr. Largent has 35 years’ experience in the mining industry holding executive, senior management and operational positions with AMAX Gold, Newmont Mining, Independence Mining and AngloGold Ashanti. Mr. Largent has led numerous mine building projects as well as large integrated multi mine operational groups around the world. Most recently, in his role as Chief Operating Officer – International for AngloGold Ashanti, Mr. Largent led a major global operational improvement initiative which dramatically improved operating costs across the globe. In Nevada and California, Mr. Largent was involved with the construction and operation of Wind Mountain and Hayden Hill mines as well as general manager of the Jerritt Canyon mines and various operating positions with Newmont Mining at the Carlin mines. Mr. Largent was also involved with the construction and operation of the Cripple Creek mine in Colorado. Mr. Largent holds a degree in Mining Engineering and a Master in Business Administration.
Mr. Largent does not have a family relationship with any other member of the Board of Directors or any executive officer of the Company, and Mr. Largent has not been a participant or had any interest in any transaction with the Company that is reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There is no arrangement or understanding between any of the Company’s officers and directors and Mr. Largent pursuant to which he was selected to serve as a director.
In connection with his appointment, Mr. Largent will receive compensation pursuant the Company’s standard director compensation policies as disclosed in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A as filed with the Commission on August 31, 2018.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On March 13, 2019, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ron Largent to the board of directors of the Company and the retirement of Catherine Gignac as chairperson. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit | Description | |
99.1* | Press Release, dated March 13, 2019 |
* The foregoing exhibit relating to Item 7.01 is intended to be furnished to, not filed with, the SEC pursuant to Regulation FD.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Corvus Gold Inc. | ||
Date: March 18, 2019 | By: | /s/ Jeffrey A. Pontius |
Jeffrey A. Pontius | ||
President & Chief Executive Officer | ||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description | |
99.1* | Press Release, dated March 13, 2019 |
* The foregoing exhibit relating to Item 7.01 is intended to be furnished to, not filed with, the SEC pursuant to Regulation FD.